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This newsletter is for everyone working with children and adults in Waltham Forest.
Please share with your colleagues and encourage them to sign up to get it regularly
 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
On 25 November, Waltham Forest Town Hall was lit in orange and Council Leader Grace Williams and Councillor Khevyn Limbajee, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, laid wreaths at the flagpole to commemorate the lives of women lost to gender-based violence.
 As part of the campaign, the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) team will deliver the following sessions:
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Taking Up Space: Body Movement Workshop - 30 November, 7.30 to 8.30pm
A body movement workshop facilitated by The Body People. Based on aspects of self-defense, this is a workshop for women who live, work, or study in Waltham Forest, and will focus on empowerment through movement and taking up physical space.
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Creative session with the Violence Against Women and Girls team - 2 December 2022, 10am to 12pm at Walthamstow Children and Family Centre Hub, 313 Billet Road, E17 5PX
The Global theme for 2022’s 16 days No Violence against Women and Children Campaign is 'UNITE'. There would be joint art sessions with children and mothers with hand print spreads and paint as a way for parent/s and children to use 'helping/helpful hands' towards the cause. Please bring change of clothes or apron for yourself and little ones, in case it gets too messy.
Sessions are free, just turn up!
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Tea and Talk on the 'Safe and Together' model - 5 December, 2.15 to 3.15pm
Find out about the 'Safe and Together' model in Waltham Forest, which encourages practitioners to partner with survivors and hold perpetrators accountable in cases where domestic abuse is a concern.
The session will be delivered by Gabrielle Trimblett, Safe and Together Implementation Lead in Waltham Forest. Gabi has a wealth of experience in working with survivors of domestic abuse and supporting practitioners in engaging with and holding perpetrators accountable.
For an invitation, please email: womens.network@walthamforest.gov.uk
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VAWG Street Surgery - 5 December, drop in anytime between 11am to 1pm
Come and speak to the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) team at Leyton Library. The team engage residents in discussions about their concerns regarding VAWG in the area, explaining how the VAWG team can help, and what support services are available.
The team will be based at Leyton library for the duration event, and will also be engaging with local residents and businesses on the high street.
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Sexual violence and the importance of consent - 7 December, 2 to 3pm
Learn about various forms of sexual violence, including its meaning, prevalence and effects, as well as does (and doesn't!) constitute consent.
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Creative session with the Violence Against Women and Girls team - 8 December 2022, 10am to 11.30pm at Leyton Children and Family Centre Hub, 215 Queens Road, E17 8PJ
The Global theme for 2022’s 16 days No Violence against Women and Children Campaign is 'UNITE'. There would be joint art sessions with children and mothers with hand print spreads and paint as a way for parent/s and children to use 'helping/helpful hands' towards the cause. Please bring change of clothes or apron for yourself and little ones, in case it gets too messy.
Sessions are free, just turn up!
Residents seeking advice about employment and seeking support around the cost-of-living are invited to attend Employment Support Sessions which will run every Wednesday at the Junction between 10am and 3pm (with exception for 28 December).
Professionals will be on hand to discuss live employment opportunities, training, academies, apprenticeships and any other aspects they may upskill, and to support local residents into new or improved employment.
This newsletter is brought to you by the Strategic Partnership Boards, which is made up of Waltham Forest Safeguarding Children’s Board, Safeguarding Adults Board, Health & Wellbeing Board and SafetyNet (our Community Safety Partnership).
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